Interim Finance Director
Posted 1 day ago by Page Executive
£800 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Trafford Park, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Finance Director involves leading financial strategy and reporting for a medium-sized engineering company in Trafford Park. The position requires collaboration with the executive team to drive business turnaround and improve financial processes. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in aligning financial strategies with business objectives and managing risk effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and strategy for the organisation in alignment with its goals.
- Lead the financial reporting process in readiness for audit.
- Oversee robust improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
- Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team for informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Monitor cash flow and manage risk effectively.
- Play a general leadership role alongside MD and chair in running the business day-to-day.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrated financial leadership within engineering and manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Strong general leadership skills.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
Salary (Rate): £800 daily
City: Trafford Park
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
Interim FD for an SME engineering company in Trafford Park
Work closely with chair and MD to help business turnaround
About Our Client
The company operates within the engineering and manufacturing sector and is recognised for its robust operations and strategic initiatives in its niche field. As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to delivering excellence and maintaining a high standard of financial management.
Job Description
- Lead planning and strategy for the organisation in alignment with its goals.
- Lead the financial reporting process in readiness for audit.
- Oversee robust improvements in the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes - including the implementation of a new revenue recognition policy and process.
- Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team to drive informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Monitor cash flow and manage risk effectively.
- Play a general leadership role alongside MD and chair in running the business day-to-day.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Interim Finance Director should have:
- Demonstrated financial leadership within engineering and manufacturing environments, particularly in project-based business models.
- A strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Strong general leadership skills.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
What's on Offer
Competitive daily rate in the range £700-800. Opportunity to work in a pivotal leadership role. Chance to make a significant impact on the organisation's financial strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to add genuine value to an SME as an Interim Finance Director. If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply today!
Contact: Quote job ref: JN-102025-6872946